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GARDENING
BOTANICAL GARDENS. The Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 N.
Alvernon Way. The park is open for free to all fathers from 7:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Gardening for newcomers classes
are held on the first Thursday and third Saturday of June and
August. Regular garden attractions include the Birds and Gardening
Tour at
9 a.m. Thursday mornings; and Exploring the Tucson Botanical
Gardens, which highlights TBG history and plant trivia, and
will familiarize visitors with native flora. Regular admission
to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, and free for members and
children under age 12. Throughout June, July and August, the gardens
open at 7:30 a.m., with admission only $1 between 7:30 and 9:30
a.m. Call 326-9255 for information.
CASA DEL AGUA. 4366 N. Stanley Place. The Casa del Agua
is a demonstration and education project operated by Arid Lands
Studies at the University of Arizona. It includes information
about indoor water conservation, xeriscape, rainwater harvesting,
and graywater systems. Free tours are offered on the hour from
noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, excluding holidays. Call 887-1185 to arrange
for special student and group presentations.
GARDENING DEMONSTRATION. The Pima County Cooperative Extension
offers free gardening workshops every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the
Extension Garden Center, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., and again at 1
p.m. at the Wilmot Library, 530 N. Wilmot Road. Call 626-5161
for information on upcoming topics.
HYDROPONIC GARDENERS. Tucson High School Cafeteria. 400
N. Second Ave. The Hydroponic Gardeners of Tucson meet the third
Wednesday of every month for a 6:30 p.m. social and a 7 p.m. meeting.
Call Karen at
881-3248 for information.
PERMACULTURE INSTITUTE. The Permaculture Drylands Institute
has a monthly, fun-filled discussion of sustainable living in
drylands. They meet the second Tuesday of each month for a community
breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Grill, 100 E. Congress St. Call 744-9305
for information. Call 882-9443 for information.
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